We have so much top soil here that putting fine gravel over dirt is always a disaster. New drives have to be cut about 12" deep,dirt hauled off, filled with big rock and then covered with fines. Things are much cheaper and simpler down there! I just hope all your viewers don't think this is ok method for all areas. The new skid loader is the Bomb! Nice job on ditch cut also,Chris!
He's one of the best I've ever seen. I also need a 4 in 1 bucket...but before I get that I gotta actually buy a machine. I live vicariously through Chris' jobs and skillsets.
@@eliteearthworksllc I was thinking the same thing... "When is Brandon going to get a 4-1 bucket"... "and a bigger skidsteer"... "and a bigger coochie"
Can really see what an advantage you have having the bucket open on the skidsteer like that in this video. Makes it a cinch to scrape grass off and spread materials, plus makes cleaning things up like the grass you scraped off much quicker and simpler.
You are a master with that 4 in 1 bucket. I have one too and they are trickier to use than it looks. That must have been an expensive job if you had to bring 3 pieces of equipment to the site. I probably would have just used the skid. But if they are willing to pay then I'm sure the other pieces improved the quality of the job.
Nice job Chris. That new Takeuchi is whisper quiet, and gets your jobs done efficiently. You might actually be able to hear your music inside. I wish every other machine could be that silent, too many machines mistakenly equate engine noise with power. Thank you again for the videos.
I enjoy a few of you guys on TH-cam, but I’ve come to notice you seem to be in a league by yourself when it comes to making the machine do exactly what you want. Others are great and you seem slightly better than that. Thanks for sharing.
nice work You got that 4 n 1 bucket working the best I have witnessed to date on a skid steer ... as it's been stated = Practice makes progress ( Smile )
Chris, have you seen or used the implement that attaches to an excavator arm which is designed for grading out perfectly contured land swales ? I watched one being used and was really impressed as to how easy it was for the operator to grade a continuously even swale on the side of a road. It really appeared to be worth the investment to purchase the tool. As always that was a nice looking job you did on this one.
Great looking job, funny thing is i used to work with this older guy who was the bosses friend but the way you and him say "well i drove" is the same dam way, But his usaly ment he just drove the grader threw the garage.
Man a 4 in 1 bucket is awesome once you’ve got some seat time with one and learn how to use them to there fullest. Once you use a good one then a regular bucket is annoying. Lol. You keep trying to open it when It doesn’t.
Now that's how you build a road ! I hate dealing with people who want that , but won't spend the 💰 for rock or equipment hours and expect those results . That will last many years with regular maintenance now that it drains properly .
So, that rock looks like it is bonded with something (and wet). It smooths out nicely. I just put down 10yds of pea gravel, and rolled it out. Do I need to put something on it to keep it in place? Your surface almost looks like concrete. Tnx for video, as it helps this old man learn new skills at 72.
What about erosion on that ditch in the first driveway? Just curious. Seems like it may need some Riprap but I have no idea. I couldnt make a driveway look that good haha
Trapezoid buckets are more for mass trenching, with a normal sloping or tilting bucket and a little skill, you can work the ditch from either straight on or from the side and have the abilty to do the least amound of damage and be able to blend the ditch into the environment better, like were they blended the ditch, road, and headwall together seamlessly.
Atv821 You can do all that with a 360 attachment on a Trapezoidal just saves time and results in a uniform job on the longer runs. Not sure if Chris does much ditching but if he does then that’s certainly something he should consider (if he hasn’t already)👍🏼
I think you should check out a Engcon rotortilt its stronger built then you think, here in Sweden where they are built its rare too see a excavator without a rotortilt except the 30+ ton ones cuz they dont make for bigger machines then that. Big thumps up for you!
Chris, I just bought a used Yanmar VIO55-5B for my farm. It is coming with an 18" bucket. Wondered if you had any advice on what the biggest bucket it will handle, for upstate SC dirt which is primarily red clay. Thx in advanced for any advice.
Man that looks pretty love that ditch on the 1st one how do you like that bucket you said you Weren't sure about how it would back drag when you 1st but that machine
We have so much top soil here that putting fine gravel over dirt is always a disaster. New drives have to be cut about 12" deep,dirt hauled off, filled with big rock and then covered with fines. Things are much cheaper and simpler down there! I just hope all your viewers don't think this is ok method for all areas. The new skid loader is the Bomb! Nice job on ditch cut also,Chris!
He's one of the best I've ever seen. I also need a 4 in 1 bucket...but before I get that I gotta actually buy a machine. I live vicariously through Chris' jobs and skillsets.
Using that compactor puts a nice finish on those grading jobs. What is nice about that is if they wanted to pave it they could.
thats the difference between amateur and the pros
Man that TL 12 has one hell of a back up alarm
you're so skilled with the grader and skidsteer, it is a pleasure to watch you work..
That clam shell bucket really makes grass stripping a quick and nice looking job.
That "lil" skid steer is really something. So versatile. Nice piece of machinery.
That was a proper ditch job, well done indeed.
Really liked the back drag with the 4 in 1 bucket. Dragging is always smoother than pushing.
Great job! Nice to hear the sounds of spring too. Snow flurries in the forecast for us Thursday morning.
I gotta compliment you. Your one hell of an operator. And thats coming from a guy whos got 25 plus thousand hours in a excavator.
That was a damn beautiful ditch. So refreshing to see a ditch put in that isn't 6 ft deep
Why do I suddenly feel I need a 4-1 bucket? 😂. Awesome job man, driveway looks great!
That's exactly what I was thinking, and I don't even do it for a living!
Well, let's be honest Brandon everyone's been on your ass about getting you a 4 in one since Jesus wore diapers 😂.
me too just don't know if it makes sense on a bx2680
Sandy that explains it 🤣!
@@eliteearthworksllc I was thinking the same thing... "When is Brandon going to get a 4-1 bucket"... "and a bigger skidsteer"... "and a bigger coochie"
You sir, have a very good eye for level! Great job!
That bucket makes all the difference. Big time saver. That and a good operator. Looking good.
That skid steer is surprisingly quite.
Thanks for the video.
Oh, and excellent job!
It would be cool in a future video if you show how you dug the ditch on the sides of the driveway, it looks really well done.
You seem legitimately impressed with the new skidsteer. You make it look easy lol.
I've ran skid steer more in the last 3 weeks than I have in 2 years haha
Can really see what an advantage you have having the bucket open on the skidsteer like that in this video. Makes it a cinch to scrape grass off and spread materials, plus makes cleaning things up like the grass you scraped off much quicker and simpler.
That bucket is amazing. Nice job
Very nice finished project!
Good job Chris as always, I can hear that old Rooster in full song in the background
You are a master with that 4 in 1 bucket. I have one too and they are trickier to use than it looks. That must have been an expensive job if you had to bring 3 pieces of equipment to the site. I probably would have just used the skid. But if they are willing to pay then I'm sure the other pieces improved the quality of the job.
Makes all the difference in the world when you have the right equipment to do the job:)
Nice job well done Chris.
You should do a full machine/ trucks tour
Great job Chris thanks for sharing have a great day
Nice job Chris. That new Takeuchi is whisper quiet, and gets your jobs done efficiently. You might actually be able to hear your music inside. I wish every other machine could be that silent, too many machines mistakenly equate engine noise with power. Thank you again for the videos.
Nice job looks great, that some slick operating.
Looks amazing! Great job!
Chris I have been watching you for some time now and you have great knowledge of what you do and you have the machines to do your work.
Can you please @letsdig18 have a side by side size comparison of the your skid steer and a normal one ... It looks MASSIVE 😮😱
Ditches look awesome
love the driveway and that shop. nice job.
Another brilliant job Chris. Like it a load. Graham 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Nice work Chris they should be happy with how it turned out.
Defenitly one of the loudest back up alarms for sure.
Thought my smoke alarm was going off!
could hear it still when I removed my headphones..
Dang your one smooth operator sir.
Nice video and job well done Chris. 👍👍👍👍
Looks great 👍 another beautiful job. Thanks for your videos.
I enjoy a few of you guys on TH-cam, but I’ve come to notice you seem to be in a league by yourself when it comes to making the machine do exactly what you want. Others are great and you seem slightly better than that. Thanks for sharing.
time its money, I got good at it because I have things to do. The quicker I get them done the faster I can get done and more things finished
You seem to like playing with that 4 in 1... Looks like you have been using it for years. Great work.
That reminds me...I need a 4in1 bucket! You sure are meticulous with thing. I didn't realize you could do so much with em. Lumberjake got learnt today
Very nice work on the driveways!
Looks good to me.
nice work
You got that 4 n 1 bucket working the best I have witnessed to date on a skid steer ...
as it's been stated
= Practice makes progress ( Smile )
Great job Chris. 👍👍🇵🇪🐕
That is a good looking DITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That bucket sure does make short work good decision on that purchase Chris 👍👍
Great job Chris.......You do good quality work. I wonder if a lot of guys would take the time to “roll” that driveway the way you did?
Cardiackid Jones only when the trees aren’t in the way.
Great job on the driveway 👍
Chris, have you seen or used the implement that attaches to an excavator arm which is designed for grading out perfectly contured land swales ? I watched one being used and was really impressed as to how easy it was for the operator to grade a continuously even swale on the side of a road. It really appeared to be worth the investment to purchase the tool. As always that was a nice looking job you did on this one.
Great looking job, funny thing is i used to work with this older guy who was the bosses friend but the way you and him say "well i drove" is the same dam way, But his usaly ment he just drove the grader threw the garage.
Be proud be very proud cause that looks goooooood
Man a 4 in 1 bucket is awesome once you’ve got some seat time with one and learn how to use them to there fullest. Once you use a good one then a regular bucket is annoying. Lol. You keep trying to open it when It doesn’t.
Best machine! Even better operator!
Now that's how you build a road ! I hate dealing with people who want that , but won't spend the 💰 for rock or equipment hours and expect those results . That will last many years with regular maintenance now that it drains properly .
So, that rock looks like it is bonded with something (and wet). It smooths out nicely. I just put down 10yds of pea gravel, and rolled it out. Do I need to put something on it to keep it in place? Your surface almost looks like concrete. Tnx for video, as it helps this old man learn new skills at 72.
He used crush and run. It has stone dust up to around 1 inch gravel in it. Stuff packs real solid.
Smooth and efficient!
I don't know Chris, you look pretty happy in the new skid steer.... The Volvo excavator is getting jealous :-)
No words, except looks dam good!! 😊
Chris I have to say brother, you can flat ass run that Skid Steer.
Me thinks you like the NEW TL12V2 and that bucket. You make fast work without speeding up the camera/video/
There is a time and place for the BACK UP ALARM! Need to put over ride switch on it!
I Love seeing an American use a 4 in 1 Bucket!!
I'm still snowed in. great to see a tree budded out
Chris, looks nice!
Nice job on both jobs bro.
You use the check out of that four way I like that
You do a fantastic job
Now that's doing a job right and fast
That's a great improvement
Hows it.try splitting your bucket a little to spread your gravel .have your bucket in the air.works for me.
Man I've got to get one of those buckets for the farm
That bucket is where it’s at 👍
What about erosion on that ditch in the first driveway? Just curious. Seems like it may need some Riprap but I have no idea. I couldnt make a driveway look that good haha
its only got about 6" of slope to it so water should not run fast enough the wash anything
@@letsdig18 just looks worse than my brain was thinking then
Would it be easier if the dump truck spread it as it drove down the driveway?
I thought was Tim running the skid steer there for a minute lol ( just giving you a hard time )
Have you ever considered purchasing a Trapezoidal Bucket for ditching jobs Chris?
Speeds the job up no end and keeps it nice and uniform.
Trapezoid buckets are more for mass trenching, with a normal sloping or tilting bucket and a little skill, you can work the ditch from either straight on or from the side and have the abilty to do the least amound of damage and be able to blend the ditch into the environment better, like were they blended the ditch, road, and headwall together seamlessly.
That 360 degree bucket on the yanmar works wonders - or is it the operator....?
Atv821 You can do all that with a 360 attachment on a Trapezoidal just saves time and results in a uniform job on the longer runs.
Not sure if Chris does much ditching but if he does then that’s certainly something he should consider (if he hasn’t already)👍🏼
Of course a skilled operator is the main thang, but that skid steer kicks ass!
You have done another great job on that Project is so good 👍 I love ❤️ your video 📷 the are best thing I can't wait for the video 📷 #letsdig18
what kind of stone did you use?
Chris do the new Takeuchi loaders still use hydraulic over hydraulic pilot controls? Thanks!
I love my 4 n 1.
Man i wish you lived in Tennessee cause I’d have you do my driveway too. Nice job!
I have subscribed to your channel Chris.
I hope you were right about that bucket being thicker. That is an awful lot of hi speed scraping going on. When will you check it for wear?
Hi Chris. I really like your videos. Thank You for your service. I am in Cincinnati Ohio.
Im in dayton ohio
Looks like an elite earthworks job lol
good job on the road, but whats to stop it from making ruts in the road again? Cars don't run on the center of the road.
When you open the bucket on the skid stear to scrape, does it have a hardened cutting edge that can be changed when it wears down?
you like that new skid steer a bit don't you
What kind of gravel did you use in that park way in the end? SB2? Thanks
It would be neat to know what all these different jobs cost....
Looks good
I think you should check out a Engcon rotortilt its stronger built then you think, here in Sweden where they are built its rare too see a excavator without a rotortilt except the 30+ ton ones cuz they dont make for bigger machines then that. Big thumps up for you!
Chris, I just bought a used Yanmar VIO55-5B for my farm. It is coming with an 18" bucket. Wondered if you had any advice on what the biggest bucket it will handle, for upstate SC dirt which is primarily red clay. Thx in advanced for any advice.
Those in-and-out in a day jobs are nice! (And profitable)
Next you should pave it. You have an apm also?
Man that looks pretty love that ditch on the 1st one how do you like that bucket you said you Weren't sure about how it would back drag when you 1st but that machine